WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk

SNKBYT · 07-21-2012, 06:19 PM

I met Jim Myers (aka George the animal Steele) last Saturday (7/14) while at a Restaurant in Cocoa Beach FL........we talked a bit (long story short) and he wants to try SB-BBQ-S..........very nice guy and nothing like his ring persona (Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2005 & WWF Hall of Fame Class of 1995) http://www.georgesteele.com/

so fast forward to today, we met up for lunch w/him & his wife Pat and another couple....we had a nice lunch w/lots of conversation about his career and all the folks he met along the way, lunch lasted a few hours. I gave him a jar of sauce when they first arrived at the diner and by the time we finished lunch, he had used a 1/4 of the jar.....after lunch we all got up to leave with plans of getting together again, soon........(hold'n a jar of SB-BBQ-S).........I look forward to our next luncheon

Mattso3000 · 07-21-2012, 06:26 PM

That is awesome. Did he bite into a turnbuckle for you?

Whee · 07-21-2012, 06:36 PM

Very Cool!

SNKBYT · 07-22-2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattso3000

That is awesome. Did he bite into a turnbuckle for you?

no turnbuckles were harmed during this get together

blugill · 07-21-2012, 06:56 PM

That's a priceless memory!

kelmac07 · 07-21-2012, 07:39 PM

Very cool...thanks for sharing Alex.

07-21-2012, 07:42 PM

Is his tongue still green???? lol thats awesome!

MurphysLaw · 07-21-2012, 08:39 PM

Very cool Alex

Smokin Gator · 07-21-2012, 08:57 PM

Way cool brother...

Starscream · 07-21-2012, 08:57 PM

My favorite wrestler when I was first introduced to the sport. The green tongue and the turnbuckle biting amazed me when I was 6yrs old. He also did a great job in "Ed Wood".

Awesome, Alex! I'm jealous.

Genetic Defect · 07-21-2012, 09:33 PM

Awesome!

SNKBYT · 07-21-2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRicker

Is his tongue still green???? lol thats awesome!

no green tongue today

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starscream

My favorite wrestler when I was first introduced to the sport. The green tongue and the turnbuckle biting amazed me when I was 6yrs old. He also did a great job in "Ed Wood".

Awesome, Alex! I'm jealous.

he was one of favorite wrestlers back then too. hanging with "George", it was a great way to spend a afternoon.....will post pics when we do lunch again

Angry_Pirate · 07-21-2012, 10:19 PM

Very cool!! I remember watching him when I was a kid.

markem · 07-21-2012, 10:25 PM

Very cool!

My BIL has a cousin who used to be a pro wrestler and I think that he knew Steele. Gotta ask the BIL again so maybe you can ask George about him.

There was a time when he could light up an arena just by walking in the door!

Tell him that I'm still a fan!!

Starscream · 07-23-2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

Tell him that I'm still a fan!!

Me too! And thank him for all of us who were entertained by him for his years in the business.

MedicCook · 07-21-2012, 10:24 PM

That's pretty awesome Alex. I loved watching him on tv when I was a kid.

icehog3 · 07-21-2012, 11:54 PM

Too cool!

massphatness · 07-22-2012, 07:20 AM

Nice, Alex - what a great treat
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BigAsh · 07-22-2012, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattso3000

That is awesome. Did he bite into a turnbuckle for you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by snkbyt

no turnbuckles were harmed during this get together

Wow....just threw me back 30+ years....bad UHF channels watching wrestling...eating my morning Capt. Crunch....

....Nice Alex!!

OLS · 07-23-2012, 01:34 PM

GOT to be more enjoyable than getting together with Memphis wrestling 'legend' Jerry "the King" Lawler. Don't get
me wrong, he paid his dues, and he is a reasonably enjoyable person to spend an hour with, but it can be tough
getting around the persona. I think Jim Myers is probably pretty great and not intent on being a wrestler every
moment or making sure that he is ON when you are around him. I shot a commercial with Lawler and he had to oil up
his body first, all the while I am set up and ready to go, go inside and select a crown to use for his 5 second tag of
endorsement, and it was all about the image. After I say all that, I must admit that he was being PAID to be
The King, and shill for some minor concrete contractor. After that he took us inside for a soda and he has the
GIANT coca-cola memorabilia room that was impressive. I guess people give him stuff because of who he is
in addition to being an avid collector. But in the end, I was still left with the impression that makes me think you
got the better "wrestler meeting" than me and Jesse did that day. But my greatest wrestling story was SHOOTING
wrestling at the Silver Star Casino in Philly Mississippi.....THAT'S where I found out how it is really done, through the
headset I wore. And Skandor Ackbar was there, haha. ALL of them very cool dudes, VERY cool. It was a who's
who of 2nd tier old-school wrestlers and they could not have been nicer people.

07-21-2012, 06:19 PM	#1
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk I met Jim Myers (aka George the animal Steele) last Saturday (7/14) while at a Restaurant in Cocoa Beach FL........we talked a bit (long story short) and he wants to try SB-BBQ-S..........very nice guy and nothing like his ring persona (Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2005 & WWF Hall of Fame Class of 1995) http://www.georgesteele.com/ so fast forward to today, we met up for lunch w/him & his wife Pat and another couple....we had a nice lunch w/lots of conversation about his career and all the folks he met along the way, lunch lasted a few hours. I gave him a jar of sauce when they first arrived at the diner and by the time we finished lunch, he had used a 1/4 of the jar.....after lunch we all got up to leave with plans of getting together again, soon........(hold'n a jar of SB-BBQ-S).........I look forward to our next luncheon __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

07-21-2012, 06:26 PM	#2
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk That is awesome. Did he bite into a turnbuckle for you? __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk Very cool...thanks for sharing Alex. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-21-2012, 07:42 PM	#7
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Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk My favorite wrestler when I was first introduced to the sport. The green tongue and the turnbuckle biting amazed me when I was 6yrs old. He also did a great job in "Ed Wood". Awesome, Alex! I'm jealous. __________________ Insert quote here.

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Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk Very cool!! I remember watching him when I was a kid.

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk Very cool! My BIL has a cousin who used to be a pro wrestler and I think that he knew Steele. Gotta ask the BIL again so maybe you can ask George about him. There was a time when he could light up an arena just by walking in the door! Tell him that I'm still a fan!! __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk That's pretty awesome Alex. I loved watching him on tv when I was a kid. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk Nice, Alex - what a great treat Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2012, 01:34 PM	#20
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: WWF George Steele applies the "hammerlock" on the snk GOT to be more enjoyable than getting together with Memphis wrestling 'legend' Jerry "the King" Lawler. Don't get me wrong, he paid his dues, and he is a reasonably enjoyable person to spend an hour with, but it can be tough getting around the persona. I think Jim Myers is probably pretty great and not intent on being a wrestler every moment or making sure that he is ON when you are around him. I shot a commercial with Lawler and he had to oil up his body first, all the while I am set up and ready to go, go inside and select a crown to use for his 5 second tag of endorsement, and it was all about the image. After I say all that, I must admit that he was being PAID to be The King, and shill for some minor concrete contractor. After that he took us inside for a soda and he has the GIANT coca-cola memorabilia room that was impressive. I guess people give him stuff because of who he is in addition to being an avid collector. But in the end, I was still left with the impression that makes me think you got the better "wrestler meeting" than me and Jesse did that day. But my greatest wrestling story was SHOOTING wrestling at the Silver Star Casino in Philly Mississippi.....THAT'S where I found out how it is really done, through the headset I wore. And Skandor Ackbar was there, haha. ALL of them very cool dudes, VERY cool. It was a who's who of 2nd tier old-school wrestlers and they could not have been nicer people.